A worker was rescued when a tree he was clearing fell through the windshield of his skid steer November 15, 2025, in Lawrence County, Tennessee. John Kress was clearing land when the skid steer started to fall forward and the tree fell through the windshield, pinning him inside. Co-workers were able to stabilize the skid […]
A climber was rescued when he became entangled at height November 1, 2025, in Vardaman, Mississippi. Part of a tree being cut fell on the worker, causing the safety rope and tree to become entangled. The Natchez Trace Electric Power Association used a bucket truck to rescue the worker. He was taken to the hospital […]
A tree worker was bitten by a bat September 9, 2025, in Licking County, Ohio. The worker was pruning a large ash tree and did not see the bat, but did feel an unusual pain in his hand. He later removed his glove and saw two small puncture wounds. The emergency-room doctor said it was […]
A worker was rescued from a lift August 18, 2025, in Indialantic, Florida. The worker became stuck when the lift malfunctioned, and fire crews rescued the worker, according to a Space Coast Daily report.
A worker was rescued from a lift August 9, 2025, in Burton, South Carolina. The worker was suspended 40 feet in the air when the lift tilted onto two wheels and was leaning against a tree. Firefighters worked for approximately 30 minutes to free the worker, according to a WTOC report.
